Limited mintage of 1,000 coins. Contains 1 oz of. Comes in an original mint capsule with a gorgeous wooden box display case (see pics). Coin ships with all packaging that came from APMEX / the Bavarian Mint : Coin encapsulated, wooden display case, Certification of Authenticity (COA), and protective outer white box. Obverse: Depiction of a family of elephants at the waters edge. In the background there is a lone tree rising up toward the sky. The typical engravings identifying the coin series, animal represented, and the coins identifying features are also on the obverse. Reverse: Bears the coat of arms for Somalia. Engravings include Somali Republic, the year of issue, and the face value of the coin. Both’stock’ and’non-stock’ images use to illustrate coin. The (non-stock) pictures that have a black background (or edging) are pictures of the coin/packaging you are purchasing. The other pictures for this listing are generic (stock) images used to help illustrate as well. Coin, holder, box, OGP & COA all in pristine condition – just like they came from the mint/APMEX. Coin itself shows no spots (milkspots or other), specs, or toning. Good one to consider sending in to get certified. I looked at coin with my 5x viewer and I see no flaws/issues. Guaranteed by the Somali Republic. Additional information below courtesy JMBullion, APMEX, and other public web sites. 2014 1 oz Somalia Silver Elephant Proof Coin (High Relief, Box + CoA). Somalia Silver Elephant coins are extremely popular among both investors and collectors. The silver version in the coin series, in addition to its normal BU version, is also struck in this stunning high-relief proof, adding extra value and visual appeal to this already popular product. Limited mintage of just 1,000 coins in total! Ships to you in a presentation box, and comes complete with OGP, and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). Issued a face value of 100 Shillings (Somalia). Struck in Proof. Produced by the Bavarian State Mint of Germany for Somalia. These Somalia Silver Elephant coins are part of the larger African Wildlife Series. Originally struck for the nation of Zambia, beginning in 2004 the African Elephant coin was issued on behalf of the nation of Somalia. Since that time, a new design has been created and released on the obverse face of each coin. While the bullion coin is popular among investors, this high-relief proof version generates immense interest each year. A high-relief proof is produced by striking blanks multiple times under immense pressure to create a design field that stands out from the background. The Bavarian State Mint strictly limits the mintage of these high-relief proofs, adding value to the products for collectors. Obverse face of the 2014 1 oz Somalia Silver Elephant is the image of a family herd walking through the tall grass of the savannas. A large bull elephant leads the way, as the young calf stays close to its mother in the background. The typical engravings identifying the coin series, animal represented, and the coins identifying features are included on the obverse. The reverse of each 2014 1 oz Somalia Silver Elephant High-Relief Proof coin bears the coat of arms for Somalia. Is one of the five sovereign mints of Germany, and is a state-owned entity of the Free State of Bavaria. Founded in 1158, it is the oldest operating mint in Germany. It is also one of the handful of mints across the Eurozone authorized to produce circulation coins and paper bank notes for member nations. Bavarian State Mint (Germany). Presentation Box w/ all OGP & COA. African Wildlife Series (Elephant). The item “2014 Somalia Elephant PROOF High Relief Silver 1oz coin OGP & COA 1,000 made” is in sale since Thursday, October 15, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Africa\Somalia”. The seller is “roblphilli” and is located in Lewisville, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Certification: Uncertified
- Strike: Proof – High Relief
- Weight: 1 oz. (32.1 grams)
- OGP & COA Included: YES
- Grade: Ungraded
- Country of Issuance: Somalia
- Series: African Wildlife Series (Elephant)
- Year: 2014
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver
- Denomination: 100 Shilling
